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Acadia Chickadee's Nest

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Southwest Harbor

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

In Southwest Harbor .You'll find Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 24 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 26 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Acadia Chickadee's Nest

This gorgeous house is perfect for a single or multi-family vacation, girls trip, or week-long getaway with some friends. The house features a full kitchen, spacious living room, and a screened in front porch overlooking Main Street. This sweet and quiet location is just a 15 minute walk into town, or a 10 minute drive to beautiful hiking trails and scenic attractions.
We're currently working on getting a fresh coat of paint applied for the 2023 season, so please forgive the limited pictures!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

Acadia Chickadee's Nest Southwest Harbor
Acadia Chickadee's Nest Private vacation home
Acadia Chickadee's Nest Private vacation home Southwest Harbor

Frequently asked questions

How close is Acadia Chickadee's Nest to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Acadia Chickadee's Nest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Acadia Chickadee's Nest to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi (6-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 13.9 mi (64-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Acadia Chickadee's Nest offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Acadia Chickadee's Nest?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Acadia Chickadee's Nest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Acadia Chickadee's Nest?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Acadia Chickadee's Nest have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Acadia Chickadee's Nest have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Acadia Chickadee's Nest to downtown Southwest Harbor?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Southwest Harbor.

Acadia Chickadee's Nest Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Path to the cottage is not good for anyone that is disabled in anyway. A motion light would be a great addition as we came back after dark most nights. I did not realize it was on a busy road, had the image that it was on the water through the trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great. The cabin was clean and the host was very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. Location was great! The home was clean and well equipped! It is an older home but kept up well!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gracie L., Knoxville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Though Chickadee's Nest isn't a bad property overall, this stay needs quite a few updates. One of the living room chairs has a broken leg, one of the toilet seats upstairs is completely sliced, the dryer is at an angle that makes the whole machine rumble and screech terribly, and the king bed upstairs has an unstable bed frame. (My husband tried to sit on the end of the bed to put his shoes on, and the slat and the mattress at the bottom fell through to the floor). We also had to limit the dryer load to 3-4 pieces of clothing because it was so unstable. The bathrooms are pretty small, and because the showers are upstairs, I would highlight that this isn't a handicap/ limited mobility accessible residence. My family and I were in town for the primary purpose of exploring Bar Harbor/ Acadia NP, so almost all of our excursions were 20 minutes away driving time (Cadillac Mountain, Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, etc.) Just some things to note if you are traveling with older family members or children who might not be entertained by hours of driving daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful week at the Chickadee’s nest, perfect for a girl’s trip to MDI. Danielle was an excellent host and was incredibly quick and detailed with communication. The house was walking distance to SW harbor and within easy driving distance to NE harbor, Bar Harbor, and Acadia. We loved it and will definitely stay here again when we return to Maine!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and comfortable cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

E-Kan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Chickadee nest was a great place for my family's first time on Mount Desert. The location was terrific, away from the crowds of downtown Bar Harbor but we could easily drive or take the shuttle to any of those destinations if we wanted to. The nearby main street in Southwest Harbor was very artistic and a great area to have a chill walk to, some of those shops were even nicer than Bar Harbor.Danielle was very communicative and quick to respond for any needs, and if anything was missing or below standards, she was very attentive and made up for it. The house is quaint and spacious. There are some old school decor touches that are interesting. The rooms were really cute and comfortable. There are some handles for the older people, which is nice, because I was with my parents who are older. That being said, there are some sharp edges and a few steps that might not be easy for some seniors, just a warning. Also for those sensitive about sounds, the washer and dryer make loud noises when being run, so you might want to run it when you're out of the house or just hang dry your clothes instead. Luckily we're not that sensitive. Overall, it was a lovely place to visit!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

Perfect location

Southwest Harbor was great and not crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and quaint cottage. Lovely town and close proximity to Acadia/Bar Harbor. Felt very comfortable and homey-plenty of room for our family of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M., Boerne, TXT

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive

The original house had last minute serious plumbing issues just before we arrived, and the owner put us in another house, even nicer than the original. All was wonderu
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Thanks Danielle for sharing your lovely home with us. House was cute and welcoming. Beds were comfy. House was very conveniently located to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park! Great hiking and whale watching. We had a great time with your family and really enjoyed the Upper Deck. Only suggestion would be mats in the tub and showers for us “old” folks! A few pictures in the living room would make it homier. Great trip and look forward to returning. Thanks again Danielle You were wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property for visiting the Acadia park area. Wish the trees opposite the porch were gone so the water could be viewed. Great location to travel to nearby attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time great host

They helped us out with a refund for one night after we had our trip delayed to canceled flights l. Great house for a hiking trip, great location! Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christy M., Apex, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & Quirky home that gets the job done

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole C.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable place for 6

I stayed at the Chicadee’s Nest with my husband, two kids, and parents. The beds were very comfortable, and we appreciated the spaces to sit other than the living room. Slight downsides would be the fact that both full baths were upstairs and the stairs are steep with narrow treads, not very accessible if you have any mobility issues in your group. The dining space/table is very small. I can’t imagine fitting more than 6 people in it and 6 was really tight. Finally, the upstairs gets very warm during the heat of the day. We were able to cool it off considerably at night by opening lots of windows, and, as an upside, Danielle provided lots of fans for helping with airflow. Overall, though, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kiera A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Chickadees Nest was a comfortable place for our family to return to after exploring Acadia. We cooked many of our own meals there and found the king sized beds to be very comfortable. It gets very warm upstairs on hot July days with no a/c but the owners provide many fans to help with that and to help cover the noise from the busy road in front of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little cottage in Maine

Chickadee's Nest is a quaint little cottage in Southwest Harbor. It's really convenient to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Plenty of cooking utensils in kitchen to make meals. Several good restaurants are nearby. One of our favorites was Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound. It's a great place for a family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness

We LOVED our stay at Acadia Chickadee's Nest and can't wait to return! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

We absolutely LOVED our stay at Chickadee's Nest. It was the PERFECT place to stay for our trip to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The house has a great location on the quieter side of the island. It is close to hiking, downtown, restaurants, the lighthouse, marina, and more. The house itself was perfect for us and is even BETTER in person than the description and pictures show. It is ADORABLE! We felt like we were staying with our family...cozy, quaint, comfortable, and just right! We were able to VERY comfortably fit our family of 6...2 adults and 4 teenagers. There was space for everyone to not have to be on top of each other. The house actually has 2 King beds, 1 Queen bed, and a Twin daybed in the loft...so it is more like having 4 bedrooms instead of 3. It was very nice to have 2.5 bathrooms, too, especially with having four boys. Two of my kiddos have dietary restrictions so we knew we would be cooking all of our meals at home. Our host was VERY helpful with providing the additional spices and cooking pieces that we needed, without hesitation. The kitchen is pretty well stocked, too, which is a big plus. It was very helpful to have a washer and dryer, too. Everything you need is provided, even dishwasher pods, washing machine pods, toilet paper, napkins, coffee filters, and paper towels. We've stayed at several houses where we had to bring all of those consumable supplies. Our host went out of her way to make us feel welcome and to help us with our needs :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Quiet side of island! Make sure you eat at a lobster pound!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house is felt like home when we first got in. The kitchen is fully functioning and well stocked of cooking tools. The grocery store is just on the other side of town, maybe a 5 minute drive, and a restaurant, The Upper Deck, with both great food and views, is right across the street. Danielle is very communicative, answering messages quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Maine cabin near Southwest Harbor

We had a wonderful stay. The location of the house is perfect for an easy walk into Southwest Harbor, or a quick drive to trails and other towns on the Quietside of the island. Bar Harbor is a short drive away, or catch the Island Explorer shuttle. The main road is right outside, so there is a little bit of road noise, but it didn't bother us. Furniture inside the cabin is comfortable and we were impressed with the updated appliances in the kitchen. The perfect vacation home for a Maine trip-- no frills that you wouldn't need, and all the things you do need to have a great stay in one of the prettiest villages on the east coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Enjoyed our stay. Rustic home in a good location. House needs some slight updates, but we were aware ahead of our trip, so it was as expected. Met all our needs for a good family trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Road Noise

House very close to road. Around 5:15 in the morning starts with traffic noise. All showers/tubs on second floor. Walking distance to town is short. A very nice walk. Great neighbors. Owner answers emails promptly. Main compliant would be the road noise. Not all bedrooms had same concern with noise. Downstairs bedroom seemed to be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Weekend Bliss

My friend's and I spent my 30th birthday at this beautiful property located in Southwest Harbor, very close to the harbor. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath was extremely spacious and cozy for our group of girls. We came from all over the northeast to spend time together and were absolutely not disappointed. From beginning to end, Debby and her daughter Danielle were very accommodating. The place was very clean and orderly and located close to the owner's restaurant, the Upper Deck. Beds were spacious, comfortable and had an overview of the ocean. We really appreciated the sprawling outside enclosed porch for the sunset. There are also a myriad of local hikes to take, and this side of the island seemed to be more peaceful than the busy Bar Harbor. Our favorite's were Mansell Mountain and Beach Mountain.. Flying if you like a shorter hike. I would highly recommend this property, for families or friend getaways alike.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021